Ser versus Estar

Question

I always get mixed up about when it is gramatically correct to use ser or estar. I know they both mean "to be," but I can't seem to remember which to use when. Does anyone have any good ways to remember? Thanks

Answer 1

There are many topics and previous questions on this forum that you can read that will help you alot. Apart from that, i suggest meditating on the difference and thinking how the meaning of what you say would change if you were to use each one. As you probably know. Being a master of a communication means understanding the minor implications.

Carson es muy guapo. - Carson is a very handsome guy. (the idea given)

Carson está muy guapo. - Carson looks pretty handsome right now. (the idea given)

Carson es listo. - Carson is a clever guy. (the idea given)

Carson está listo. - Carson is ready(to do something). (the idea given)

Answer 2

I hope that this 'Spanish in a Nutshell' lesson might help

Ser vs Estar

Answer 3

I looked under the learn section and in two minutes I found these....(I'm cooking some food for dinner...jejeje)
Basic ser vs. estar - D.O.T. vs. Lo.Co.
Uses of ser: descriptions
Uses of estar: Location
There are a few others but you get the idea. Explore and enjoy!! Have a great day.